What is a Europe Ireland Start-Up Entrepreneur Program?

The Irish Government has launched the Europe Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Program, allowing entrepreneurs with innovative business concepts to seek permission to set up their ventures and live in Ireland.

What are the eligibility criteria for this program?
To be eligible for the Start-up Entrepreneur Visa (STEP), applicants must meet the following criteria, along with fulfilling other necessary requirements as per immigration regulations:

  • Access to Investment Funds Equivalent to € 50,000
  • Good Character
  • An Innovative Business Proposal
  • Moreover, the criteria required for your high potential start-up (HPSU) include:
  • Introducing an innovative product or service to international markets
  • Capable of creating 10 jobs in Ireland and realizing €1 million in sales within 3-4 years of starting up
  • Controlled by an expert management team
  • Managed and supervised in Ireland

What is the stay duration permitted on the start-up entrepreneur program?

Under the start-up entrepreneur program, you're granted a 2-year stay in Ireland. But if necessary, you can apply for a 3-year extension. This could eventually pave the way for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status or even Irish citizenship.

What are the benefits of this program?

  • You have the option to bring your partner and children under 18 with you as dependents.
  • After completing 5 years under the Start-up Entrepreneur route, you can apply for long-term residence and potentially obtain Irish nationality and citizenship.
  • You and your family members will have the opportunity to work in Ireland and access essential services such as healthcare and education.

How Can Manzoor Ahmad Law Associates Help You?

  • With a powerful team of dedicated professionals and trained counsellors, we are capable to meet the benchmarks set by the organizations while ensuring the provision of the best services.
  • The highly committed and diligent immigration advisory team efficiently performs the whole corporate drafting and business plan development after having a detailed assessment of clients’ circumstances.
  • We provide complete guidelines regarding the whole documentation requirement in addition to other criteria required for the successful grant of UK citizenship.
  • We prepare our client’s case in a fully customized manner depending on the individual situation of the clients and truly facilitate our clients by giving the best possible solutions for any sort of problem in the quickest way.
  • Our skill full immigration lawyers provide ultimate consultation to our clients from the beginning of application till completion meanwhile keeping them updated with their application processing.
  • We duly complete the submission of our client’s application and keep communicating with the immigration authorities until the successful results are accomplished.

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